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• Re: 1990 VW Westfalia located in rocky mountain west needs interior/exterior work, including canvas.
  Historical mailing list - Jon VO
  Sun, 19 Apr 2015 18:43:18 -0600
  ...but hinge sets, door trim and specialty latches can be hard to find, especially for the later grey trim. Found a source in UK...
• Re: VW Trends Bites The Dust....
  Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
  Sun, 19 Dec 2004 09:30:48 -0800
  ...After reading the article, all the owner did was take the chrome and trim off and have it refinished. The story was how it...
• ADMINISTRIVIA - Please trim your replies
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Wed, 17 Dec 2008 17:20:27 -0800
  ...Please folks, trim the excess off. If your reply still has the vanagon list footer on it, you haven't. Most of us have...
• Re: painting aluminum trim on side windows
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 14 Jul 2014 19:03:23 -0400
  In a message dated 7/14/2014 6:25:48 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, agencia72@GMAIL.COM writes: https://db.tt/7VE4eBQU use...
• Re: window trim (window gasket 'chrome strip')
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Rutledge
  Tue, 7 Jul 1998 12:24:29 -0400
  the funny thing on my 82 westy td is that the strips have faded/rusted to a color that complements my original "baby s...
• Glue
  Historical mailing list - Penberthy, Thomas
  Wed, 20 Dec 2000 11:34:00 -0800
  Hi Volks, Has anyone got a good glue to recommend for the rubber trim pieces that surround the tables and other plywood edges throughout...
• Re: Help me choose Sunny's grill style!
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Sun, 25 Mar 2001 23:44:36 -0600
  ...A black paint meant for trim works better. Marshall Ruskin 84 Westy > Paul, > Laquer will attack plastic. > As long as it's enamel your...
• Replacing bulb in sun visor
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Fri, 23 Jul 2004 13:12:43 -0700
  Anybody know how to get at the bulb in the visor? I dont want to break the plastic trim around the mirror but one...
• Re: Building one's own Camping Cabinets?
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Luft
  Mon, 30 Jan 2006 18:27:50 -0500
  ...I think the trim is still available, too. Cheers
• Trim replies when referancing post
  Historical mailing list - MKeller
  Wed, 2 Apr 2008 20:20:06 +0000
  Hello all, Could we limit our replies to just the pertanent excerpts? This is sop; lately the amount of repetion has equalled or exceeded...
• Re: Sliding Door Handle Part?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 9 Nov 2009 23:39:07 -0800
  ...My 84 part looks like the Trim Ring shown in > Bentley's. I think what happened is that VW added a "A" suffix to...
• Re: windshield replacement
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Mon, 22 Mar 2010 20:54:32 -0600
  ...market. > On replacement, most people just go with the seal that does not take the > chrome trim, as the chrome trim adds to the...
• Renovation
  Historical mailing list - Tonks D
  Tue, 16 Apr 96 16:05:00 BST
  ...They were removed, stripped, de-rusted, cleaned, welded, skimmed with filler, painted, retrimmed and fitted with new seals, chrome trim, hinge pins and re...
• Re: e-bay trim rings...blocked by seller!
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Mon, 11 Feb 2008 09:59:07 -0800
  ...Or ask someone else with a Ebay account to get the trim rings for you. Cheers, BenT
• Re: 1985 camper interior trim parts
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 17 Apr 2015 14:27:36 -0400
  In a message dated 4/17/2015 9:36:04 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, mkriley@FUSE.NET writes: Any sources for these parts...
• Re: Vanagon window rubber trim
  Historical mailing list - Chet Douglas
  Fri, 16 May 1997 14:21:21 -0700
  Derek, How much did it end up costing??? What is involved in doing this?? Do you have to remove each window completely and strip...
• Misc parts sources
  Historical mailing list - Dave Caston
  Sat, 5 Dec 1998 01:53:45 -0500
  ...Upper grille Lower grill drivers side parking light assembly Windshield, tinted Moulding Euro (not chrome trim) gasket Luggage rack seal Who has availability and...
• "Camping" Badge
  Historical mailing list - Blaine Bachman
  Thu, 15 Jul 1999 12:49:31 EDT
  ...is of the older design (trapezoidal block lettering on black background) and consequently not compatible with the trim on my '91. Anyone interested? -Blaine
• window crank
  Historical mailing list - Bill N
  Sun, 28 Apr 2002 14:13:08 -0700
  ...a plastic piece that snaps in and also serves as the trim. I need one of those. Does anyone know who sells them? Thanks...
• Re: e-bay trim rings...blocked by seller!
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Mon, 11 Feb 2008 07:58:25 -0800
  RE: Bid on Vanagon parts blocked by seller That is exactly the kind of selling practices that eBay is trying to police. REPORT IT...
• Re: Thinking about all our north-eastern list members...
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Tue, 30 Oct 2012 11:42:05 -0400
  ...After much talk and misdirection, I finally got the go-ahead > and > > I paid to have his tree trimmed to protect my house. I...
• Necessity is the muthah of invention (or) Euro Trim for US Vans
  Historical mailing list - Brent Weide
  Tue, 6 Dec 2005 17:22:37 -0500
  ...I had hoped that I could find a set of the plastic euro trim bits that I see on German transporters (the ones that...
• *&$% interior trim - where to get?
  Historical mailing list - Chris Fall
  Wed, 9 Feb 2000 13:54:32 -0800
  ...The 3M trim adhesive might make things work ok vis temperature. I really don't see any alternatives, but I did notice that the...
• Re: Vanagon sound system question (sorry no discussion of freedom of speech)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis
  Sun, 28 Nov 2004 21:52:04 -0500
  ...The map pocket needed a slight (but invisible) trim. I had intended to fab up a custom panel that would house the crossover and...
• Re: is it a 91 or 87?
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Thu, 22 Sep 2005 18:26:53 -0700
  My '87 Camper came stock with the black window rubber; you had to pay more for a GL trim level Vanagon to get the...
• Re: VW driver side window crank?
  Historical mailing list - William Monk
  Thu, 23 Apr 2015 06:37:36 -0400
  ...The trim/seals around the window need to be inspected. Bill
• Re: Dream Syncro - Price: $125,000
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Thu, 27 Mar 2014 21:30:09 -0700
  Trim your posts please. Thanks, BenT Mod > On Mar 27, 2014, at 7:06 PM, Dave Mcneely <mcneely4@COX.NET> wrote: > > Great attitude! > > ---- Jason...
• Re: Possible...Overheating-------argh!
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Tue, 23 Apr 2013 18:52:19 -0600
  ...This thread, between the two of you, and of little interest to others, is now over 200 lines long because you do not trim...
• for sale: aero fiberglass bumper upgrade package for vanagon - fits ALL vans
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 7 Oct 2002 12:00:41 EDT
  ...update your early vanagon with a newer looking aero bumper $200 for bumper w/ trim chris
• Tail Pipe Repair
  Historical mailing list - Pilgrim
  Tue, 22 Jun 2004 12:00:48 -0700
  ...el and with a little trimming and a clamp it worked fine for everal years now. This assumes that you have enough still left...
• Re: Which is it?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 10 Dec 2003 11:36:07 EST
  In a message dated 12/10/03 8:14:46 AM Eastern Standard Time, kimbrennan@MAC.COM writes: > Eurovans (in US trim) with the...
• Re: Adding a westy interior to a passanger van
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Sat, 2 Aug 2008 21:31:30 -0400
  ...Ordinary passenger vans don't have > that problem and the closet can be used with no trimming in those. There are > 2 small nubs...
• Awning mounts or brackets
  Historical mailing list - John Crawford
  Tue, 12 Feb 2013 16:26:35 -0800
  ...holes in my van roof or high top.� There are stainless trim strips that run along my rain gutters and I need to know...
• Re: Interior trim revisited
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Fri, 10 Apr 1998 22:33:58 -0700
  At 08:24 AM 4/8/98 -0700, you wrote: >Ok, so I read all the mails about the trim being a T-moldings...
• Re: Trim replies when referancing post
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Wed, 2 Apr 2008 15:28:49 -0600
  ...02, 2008 1:20 PM > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Subject: Trim replies when referancing post > > Hello all, > Could we limit our replies to...
• ADMINISTRIVIA Re: Trimming
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sun, 20 May 2012 16:37:47 -0700
  On May 20, 2012, at 3:52 PM, Scott Daniel - Turbovans wrote: > So what exactly is the problem with replies to posts where lots...
• Removing chrome window trim
  Historical mailing list - Brendan Slevin
  Thu, 23 Apr 2009 12:41:36 -0700
  I read somewhere about removing this nasty old "chrome" strip from the window seals and not having issues with it leaking or windows falling...
• Re: replacing driver/passenger chrome window trim
  Historical mailing list - Ken Hunter
  Thu, 10 Feb 2000 09:42:05 EST
  I asked the same question about a week ago. It appears that you have to replace everything to get the all black look including...
• Re: Window Trim
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Mon, 9 Jul 2001 08:03:32 -0500
  Michael, Really ? No propane in the WD-40? I wonder what is exploding in my potato cannon, to throw that potato 1/4 of...
• Re: Removing Chrome Window Trim
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Wed, 17 Jul 2002 14:36:34 -0700
  take it out. BTDT. it looks a ton better. No leaks after 3 years. Matthew Pollard "Racing with the wind and flirting with death...
• removing rear hatch panel
  Historical mailing list - Alan Watts
  Thu, 21 Apr 2005 15:19:56 -0500
  ...Is there a trick to getting the little tabs off that hold the trim panel off? Everytime I try, it seems like I'm...
• Re: WTB: Westy Interior Pieces
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Fri, 13 Jan 2006 19:43:46 -0800
  Once again, for trim, try <www.outwater.com>. Jim On Jan 13, 2006, at 8:03 AM, Dave Vickery wrote: > If you spray it...
• Re: triangular side window seal
  Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
  Fri, 20 Oct 2006 14:24:45 -0600
  Rob, Try West Coast Metric http://www.westcoastmetric.com/vanagon.php?Section=Window%20rubber% 20kits&stat=1 They make the best rubber and trim...
• Re: 1.9 WBX cooling system repair
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 7 Oct 2006 11:00:57 -0400
  ...Mike Mike Collum wrote: > On my '84, when that nipple broke off, I trimmed the support web under > where the nipple was then got...
• Re: Vanagon Painting and Window Trim
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Tue, 31 Oct 2006 12:07:48 -0500
  ...removing everything, all black trims are painted black, an here, up north, i have to deal with rust issue. This job: http://www.benplace...
• '56 Progress - front carpet
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 13 Nov 1995 10:40:59 -0800 (PST)
  ...I still have to finish some trim, I mean trimming. The last big noisemaker I have to take care of is the solid tranny...
• Re: Ceiling Glue
  Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
  Thu, 10 Jul 1997 12:43:01 -0700
  ...It's specially made for auto trim, and I got a tube at Orchard Supply Hardware. You may also wish to pick up a...
• diesel gas conversion - fourth day
  Historical mailing list - Matt Ratto
  Sat, 4 May 2002 19:07:54 -0700
  ...So, we pulled the engine out, measured as best we could, trimmed the shaft and tried again. Not enough off. Still binding. Pull, measure...
• Re: help! vanagon rear hatch wont open...ideas???
  Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
  Sun, 21 Mar 2004 10:31:57 -0500
  ...I ended up pulling the trim panel off the inside of the hatch to expose the latch. There is a little hole just big...
• Re: Plastic part for the louvered rear vents
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Thu, 6 Apr 2017 16:48:09 -0700
  ...http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/search/Interior+Trim+Clips/N0279/C0329.oap?page=4&results=20&sortBy=1 may be this http://www...
• Evaporator - 88 GL
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 5 Feb 2017 16:49:37 -0600
  The plastic trim at the rear of the evaporator is held on by plastic nuts on threaded metal studssticking thru it. I'v ne...
• Trim your replies, please.
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Tue, 3 Mar 2015 16:58:15 -0500
  There's no need to include a week's worth of a thread when you're replying to something that's just been said...
• Re: Pasat
  Historical mailing list - Stuart Redford
  Thu, 25 Aug 94 17:10:03 PDT
  > > Higher Prices and Trim Levels. if it really was 'Pasat' (or maybe 'Passat'?), > then it sounds like someone has been playing games with the...
• Re: Window Trim...
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Sat, 7 Jul 2001 01:19:44 EDT
  With impunity! I offered contradictory evidence at length in the archives. Besides, the moldings from Ron are inexpensive (not cheap), the replacement is not...
• Re: Looking at used car and have some questions
  Historical mailing list - Loren A. Busch
  Fri, 27 Jun 2003 19:28:43 -0700
  With trim panel missing and problems with the slider (both in the same area) I'd suspect damage and repair in that area. Why...
• Re: Trim replies when referancing post
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Wed, 2 Apr 2008 17:46:34 -0400
  At 05:28 PM 4/2/2008, Tom Buese wrote... >The vintage bus list will not even let you post if you have not...
• Re: Sliding door inner panel removal -- any gotchas?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 6 Nov 2009 07:06:06 -0800
  To remove the body trim buttons and also for removing your axle-nut 'cups'...get a dandelion garden tool. True Value garden dept. or...
• Re: Heading to Germany.....
  Historical mailing list - Jason
  Mon, 28 May 2012 19:46:34 -0400
  ...It has been almost 20 years since I was there last. <all tails trimmed to please our gods. er mods> :) Jason
• pop top trim / / drain plug sizes
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 28 Apr 1996 21:18:09 -0400
  I need to locate a replacement gasket for the fiberglass cap above the cabin on a westy, any suggestions would be helpful, also does...
• Wanted Three Point Rear seat belts
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Tue, 2 Sep 2003 20:34:18 EDT
  ...The location and trim cutout positions for the A/C ducts. I need to add some for my sons car seat. Robert